Florentina Violin 1953
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Rich, Mature Tone: Offers a warm, resonant voice with remarkable depth, perfect for expressive playing.
- Clear Projection: Balanced across all registers, delivering clarity and power for both solo and ensemble settings.
- Classic Strad Reproduction: Handcrafted in 1953 with fine spruce and flamed maple, showcasing traditional craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
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Outfit Accessories:
Case: Case: Choose from available options during purchase.
Bow: Not included in consignment sales.
Rosin: Not included in consignment sales.
Accessories: Violin comes in original wood case unless upgraded
Recommended Upgrade: You can choose bow, case, and accessory options in the customizer during purchase. Contact the showroom rep for recommendations.
The Florentina No. 270, crafted in 1953, is a remarkable example of mid-20th century European violin making. Modeled after a Stradivari design, this violin offers the elegance, tonal clarity, and refined workmanship associated with the classic Cremonese tradition.
Features & Craftsmanship
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Model: Stradivarius reproduction
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Year of Manufacture: 1953
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Origin: Florentina line, distributed by Carl Fischer (New York)
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Top: Solid spruce, with a refined golden-brown varnish
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Back & Ribs: Two-piece flamed maple, beautifully book-matched for symmetry
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Scroll: Gracefully carved with crisp chamfers and clean lines
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Fittings: Ebony fingerboard, pegs, tailpiece, and chinrest
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Bridge: Professionally fitted for optimal tone and playability
Tone & Performance
The Florentina No. 270 projects a warm, resonant tone with excellent clarity, ideal for advancing students, chamber musicians, or collectors seeking a historically significant yet highly playable instrument. Its voice is balanced across all registers, with the projection needed for ensemble work and the nuance for solo playing.
Condition & Setup
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Fully inspected and set up by Kennedy Violins luthiers
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Professionally adjusted for ease of playability and tonal response
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Ready to perform immediately upon arrival
Measurements:
LOB (Length of Back): 351mm
UB (Upper Bout): 161mm
CB (Center Bout): 111mm
LB (Lower Bout): 201mm
SL (String Length): 327mm
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The Kennedy Violins Difference
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Crafted with Care
All final assembly and FREE SETUP is performed locally in our Washington State shop by professional luthiers. Your violin is ready to fine-tune and play from the moment you open the case.
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